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An Alabaster Vase, 3rd/4th Dynasty , 2705-2520 B.C.
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- An Alabaster Vase
- Height 9 3/8 in. 23.8 cm.
of simple ovoid form with small flat base and rounded rim.
Provenance
a Midwestern Museum (Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 15th, 1958, no. 97)
The Lannan Foundation (Sotheby Parke Bernet, New York, May 19th, 1979, no. 13, illus.)
Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York, 1983
Condition
very good, surface slightly worn and lightly scratched in areas
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Cf. Aston, Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels, p. 84, fig. 13, no. 83, and p. 122, and Ali El-Khouli, Egyptian Stone Vessels, Predynastic to Dynasty III: Typology and Analysis, vol. III, pl. 76.